manual dexterity

noun
UK /ˌmænjuəl dekˈsterəti/
US /ˌmænjuəl dekˈsterəti/

The skill of using your hands quickly and neatly to do things.

Building the tiny model castle takes a lot of manual dexterity.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The ability to make small, exact movements with your fingers.

Sewing buttons on a shirt requires good manual dexterity.

3. Skill in using tools or doing handwork.

The carpenter's manual dexterity made the job look easy.

4. Quick and graceful use of the hands in sports or games.

Juggling three balls shows great manual dexterity.